A Houston law firm has decided not to pursue a contract to represent migrant children. The firm, Burke Law Group, has ties to the Trump administration.
The contract in question is valued at $150 million, and Burke Law Group had considered applying for a portion of it.
Further details on the firm's decision are not available, but Burke Law Group did release a statement on social media regarding the matter, which can be found through Houston Public Media for more information.
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